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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.52, 1,557.11 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.52, 1,557.11 and 650.70 is: 973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.52 : 1,557.11 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.52/1,557.11 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.52x = 1,557.11 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.52x = 1,013,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,208.22/1,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.75

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